Across much of Africa, a car is not a lifestyle upgrade. It is infrastructure. In countries like Botswana — and increasingly across the continent — access to affordable vehicles is quietly reshaping how people work, trade, learn, and connect. This shift isn’t being driven by glossy advertising or aspirational branding. It’s being driven by price, necessity, and system gaps . And the consequences extend far beyond transport. Mobility as a Gateway to Economic Participation In m